Mountain Accord

The Mountain Accord will get its day in Congress. Utah Representative Rob Bishop’s Natural Resource Committee has scheduled the bill for a hearing on November 15th If passed, it will create a new national conservation and recreation area right in Park City’s backyard. KPCW’s Renai Bodley has the story.

On today's show, host Renai Bodley talks to Utah Representative Rob Bishop about this week's congressional hearing on his Public Lands Initiative. Park City Planning Commission Chairman Adam Strachan talks about the public tour of the Treasure Hill development site. Park City Councilwoman Cindy Matsumoto gives an update on last night's meeting where council discussed the Library Field and the Special Events Advisory Committee. Grammy winner Sting talks about why he picked Utah audiences to be the first to see his Broadway show after it left the Great White Way.

On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher speaks with Park City Schools Superintendent Ember Conley and new School Board Member Phil Kaplan about the latest with the Master Plan. The final public input session will happen on Tuesday, July 21st 6 pm at PCHS Lecture Hall. Assistant Summit County Manger Anita Lewis and Public Works Director Derek Radke preview the Summit County Council agenda including an update on the transportation master plan.

On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher speaks with Summit County Council Member Claudia McMullin about Mountain Accord and the name change of Friends of Animals. Park City Planning Commissioner Nann Worrel has some of the highlights of Wednesday's meeting, including the approval of Central Park City Condos and the continuation of Alice Claim. Ginger Ries with the Park City Restaurant Association has details about this summer's Cocktail Contest and 21 year old mountain biker and Park City Native Keegan Swenson is hoping to qualify for next summer's Olympics in Rio.

On today's Local News Hour host Leslie Thatcher speaks with Park City planners Kirsten Whetstone and Christy Alexander and Kirsten Whetstone. The Alice Claim development is back on the agenda. Summit County Manager Tom Fisher reviews the county council's agenda for Wednesday, including the Mountain Accord Agreement. Chocolatier Phyllis Robinson is the guest for tomorrow's Free Lunch and Learn at the PC MARC and talks all things chocolate. Finally, Rabbi David Levinsky has arrived in Park City and conducted his first Shabbat Service on Friday. He introduces himself to the community.

On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher speaks with Summit County Council Member David Ure about Mountain Accord and the Be Wise Energize program. Tom Kelly and Artique owner Katie Stellpflug talk about Kelly's photography opening on Friday that will run through July at the Kamas gallery. Casey Vorwaller and Scot Adams with Park City Fire District talk about fireworks safety and Lucia Micarelli previews her performance Friday night as part of the Taste of Treme evening.

On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher speaks with Mountain Accord Board member Andy Beerman and Chris Robinson about the newest version of the Accord 3.0 which is set for final approval July 13th. Sage Animal Rescue Co-Founder and Executive Director Lauren Lockey and Outreach Coordinator Erin have details on their monthly Thirsty First Thursdays and the director of West Side Story Morgan Perry talks about his month's run at the Egyptian Theater.